Point of interest
Lofos Ippiou Kolonou
11 locals recommend,
Location
3 Ilektras
Athina
Tips from locals
1) Plato’s favorite observatory point where he could refine many astronomical laws and comprehend the secret of kosmos. 2) burial place for the king Oedipus, according to one of the biggest tragedy wrote by Sophocles in 406 B.C. The Great Sophocles himself was also born in this neighborhood. 3) as per Charles Lenormant’s wishes , his heart is buried since 1859 on the top of the hill . He was a French archeologist responsible for many findings in this archeological area.
1) Plato’s favorite observatory point where he could refine many astronomical laws and comprehend the secret of kosmos. 2) burial place for the king Oedipus, according to one of the biggest tragedy wrote by Sophocles in 406 B.C. The Great Sophocles himself was also born in this neighborhood. 3) as p…
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